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Edisto Land Trust receives grant from the Coastal Community Foundation
The Edisto Island Open Land Trust has been awarded a $6,000 grant from Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina to help preserve open space and wetlands along State Scenic Highway 174, the main artery through Edisto Island. Scenic Highway 174 is an historic roadway that traverses Edisto Island for 16 miles and is lined with an ancient live oak canopy and sweeping marsh vistas. This scenic gateway is the major road access to the ACE Basin Interpretive Center and to Edisto Beach.
The Edisto Land Trust’s top priority is the “Scenic Gateway Project,” which aims to maintain the natural beauty and rural character of property along Highway 174. Their strategic plan calls for creating a 200-foot scenic buffer and for discouraging further commercialization except within established areas.
The grant funds will be used to orient Highway 174 property owners to the advantages of protecting their land. For more information about the Edisto Island Open Land Trust’s conservation work, call their offices at 869-9004.
Restaurant chain selects Charleston as test market for product trial
Arby’s LLC has started testing an entire line of all natural chicken sandwiches, wraps, tenders and salad products in four markets in January. Arby’s new “All Chicken Chicken” products are made with 100% all natural chicken that is not altered or injected with added water, salt or phosphates.
Arby’s “All Chicken Chicken” is being tested in Charleston, along with Youngstown, Ohio, Detroit and Jacksonville, Fla. The company is looking to launch “All Chicken Chicken” systemwide mid-year pending the results of the tests.
Arby’s will support the product launch test with local television, radio and print advertising as well as outdoor banners, in-store signage and point of purchase displays in its restaurants.
Whirlpool Corp. announces partnership with Noisette Urban Alliance
Whirlpool Corp. has announced that it has joined the 15-member corporate manufacturing partnership Noisette Urban Alliance (NUA). Since 2001, the company has been committed to the Noisette development that serves to not only change the face of North Charleston, but will also serve as an example of how societies can be designed and built for sustainability and become more efficient. The NUA partnership agreement includes Whirlpool Corp.’s participation in the new Noisette Urban Alliance Studio, a facility that provides educational programs to building industry professionals and the public.
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